Washing one's head when a lizard falls on oneself

· 19 Rabiʻ I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Please explain the logic in this. A lizard fell on my mom, then my grandma told my mom to wash her head, then only can she perform Salah, otherwise it's not permissible, is that correct?

Answer

This is baseless superstition.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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